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Latanoprost is an eye drop, specifically for the treatment of glaucoma in adults, also known as the natural head system. Use of the drug requires a prescription and prescription from a doctor.
1. What is Latanoprost?
Latanoprost is an eye drop solution, produced in the form of a solution with a capacity of 2.5 ml; Includes 125 mcg of active ingredient and other excipients. Medicines are packaged in plastic bottles, one box includes one vial. Latanoprost drug is made up of the drug of the same name Latanoprost, which is an active ingredient that helps reduce pressure on the eyes thanks to the same effect as prostaglandin, a receptor that senses pain and inflammation in muscle tissue. Latanoprost is used to treat patients with open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma.
2. What does Latanoprost do?
Latanoprost medicine is a liquid eye drops made from the main drug, Latanoprost 125mcg and other excipients. Latanoprost is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. This is a group of diseases related to the optic nerve head, with symptoms such as concave atrophy of the optic disc, eye fatigue, severe headache, eye strain,...
When used on the eyes, Latanoprost helps regulates the flow of fluid in the eye, which in turn lowers eye pressure. Low, non-excessive eye pressure reduces the risk of blindness and other corneal risks.
Latanoprost eye drops are indicated for the following cases:
Treatment of forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, subacute, chronic, angle-closure glaucoma. ..
3. Usage of Latanoprost
3.1. How to use Latanoprost For the drug Latanoprost, patients use by instilling directly into the eyes. When using, the patient washes the eye area, then lifts his head and applies the solution to the eye. Hold the tip of the ampoule 2 to 3 cm away from the eye, avoiding direct contact with the eye.
Blink after instilling the solution to allow the medicine to penetrate into the eyeball, then use a clean tissue to wipe the area of medication or tears spilling onto the outer surface of the eye.
Use the same dose of Latanoprost as prescribed by your doctor. Do not instill too much medication.
3.2. Dosage of Latanoprost The dose of Latanoprost should be followed as directed by your doctor.
Dosage for adults with glaucoma: Instill one drop in the eye once daily in the evening. Note that Latanoprost should not be used more than once per day because there is a risk of a decrease in the intraocular pressure lowering effect with increasing frequency of use. For pediatric patients: There are no adequate clinical studies on the safety and efficacy of Latanoprost in this population. 3.3. Treatment for forgetting, overdose Latanoprost
Missed dose:
If you miss a dose, apply Latanoprost as soon as you remember. However, when it is almost time for your next dose, take your next dose as usual, do not give two doses of Latanoprost to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose:
Overdosage of Latanoprost causes eye irritation and congestion in the contact area. When the drug enters the body through the lacrimal gland, the drug is metabolized by the liver. Overdose at high levels can cause nausea, abdominal pain,... Treat these side effects symptomatically.
3.4. Contraindications to the drug Latanoprost Contraindicated to use Latanoprost drug with people who are sensitive or allergic to the active ingredient Latanoprost or any of its ingredients. Use with caution in patients with cataracts, scratches on the anterior vitreous membrane Contraindicated to use Latanoprost in children under 18 years of age.
4. Notes when using Latanoprost
4.1 Some notes when taking Latanoprost Because the drug has the ability to absorb into contact lenses, remove contact lenses before instilling your eyes and only put them back a few minutes after applying the medicine in your eyes. Do not let the tip of the medicine get dirty, do not put the cap on the table surface, but hold it in your hand Wash the eye area before use, protect the eyes from dust and bacteria after using the medicine 4.2 Side effects of Latanoprost When using With the drug Latanoprost, patients may experience unwanted side effects such as:
Changes in eye pigmentation: Latanoprost increases brown pigmentation in the eyes, due to increased melanin secretion in the iris. Changes in eyelash appearance factors such as thickness, length, inverted eyelashes,... Allergic reactions such as rash oedema, not excluding vesicular edema May cause eye disorders Other Patients should inform the doctor about the undesirable effects encountered when using Latanoprost.
4.3 Latanoprost Drug Interactions When Latanoprost is used concurrently with prostaglandin-containing eye drops, there may be a risk of a decrease in the effect of this drug, in particular possible increased intraocular pressure.
Concomitant use of Latanoprost with drugs containing thimerosal may cause chemical precipitation. Use at least 5 minutes apart in case these two eye drops must be used.
Inform your treating doctor all of your medication list to get the right treatment plan
4.4 Store Latanoprost Avoid storing Latanoprost in a place that is not dry and humid. Store the medicine at a suitable temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, do not allow the dropper to become contaminated. Do not refrigerate the medicine. Above is the complete information about the drug Latanoprost. This eyewash is a prescription drug, need a doctor's prescription before use. Hopefully the information in the article has helped you understand more about the uses and doses of Latanoprost.
